Entry-Level Composite Technician for Spacecraft Structures

Firefly Aerospace; Briggs (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision plans

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Short term disability

Pet Insurance

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace in Briggs, TX seeks an entry-level Composite Technician to manufacture and develop primary and secondary structures from raw fiber to the integration line. No prior composites experience is required; training is provided to build a solid foundation in carbon and composite processes.

You will work under supervision on bonding, lamination, cure cycles, and material handling while adhering to AS9100, safety, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 0 years of experience
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to drill and lay out precision holes
• Proficient with hand tools and power tools
• Willingness to learn and work in a fast paced manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Cut carbon and other composite materials using hand tools to high tolerance
• Assist with bonding operations abrade clean adhesive preparation
• Support hand lamination of carbon glass Kevlar film adhesives and core materials
• Assist with vacuum bagging and cure cycle preparation
• Monitor oven runs under supervision
• Cure materials per manufacturer specifications
• Maintain material handling compliance pursuant to AS9100
• Read and follow work instructions and assembly prints
• Maintain shop organization and proper use of personal protective equipment

Skills

mechanical aptitude

attention to detail

drill/lay out precision holes

hand/power tools

willingness to learn

Job description

Firefly Aerospace in Briggs, TX seeks an entry-level Composite Technician to manufacture and develop primary and secondary structures from raw fiber to the integration line. No prior composites experience is required; training is provided to build a solid foundation in carbon and composite processes.

You will work under supervision on bonding, lamination, cure cycles, and material handling while adhering to AS9100, safety, and quality standards.